Obituaries

Dec 26, 2021

Gerry was born the fifth child to George and Katherine (Cornelia) Derks in Milbank, South Dakota. Preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, husband, George, and son-in-law, Michael Freeman. Survived by sister, Alvina Letendre of Austin, Minnesota, daughter, Maureen McCall Freeman, son, Bob (Terri) McCall, 6 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mass...

Dec 23, 2021

Walter James Lissner, 89, died peacefully in his sleep December 23, 2021. He was born Nov. 12, 1932 in Kenosha, WI, to Walter and Elizabeth Lissner. An Army veteran and longtime Olympia resident he was also a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. He retired from the State of Washington as Deputy State Treasurer. In retirement he loved to...

Dec 19, 2021

James L. McCoskey passed away on Sunday, December 19th at his home in Gig Harbor surrounded by his family.

Jim was born in Terre Haute, Indiana to James and Rose (Hunter) McCoskey On December 21st, 1942. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 32 years, Beverly (Dura) McCoskey, who grew up in Harwood, North Dakota. He valiantly...

Dec 11, 2021

On December 11th 2021 our community lost a dedicated, reliable, driven and loving man named Maciej. Many in the American community called him “Machek” as he would make his name easy to pronounce while brightly smiling at the person whom he was interacting with.

Maciej Marek ZIniewicz, as is his full name, was born In Poland. He...

Dec 9, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Ann Pickett passed away in the early morning of December 9, 2021 at 77 years of age. Despite her hard-fought battle against ongoing medical complications for nearly 10 months, Pat never failed to face each day with quiet strength and unwavering faith.

Pat was born to Aldo and Vera Ugulini on November 2, 1944 in...

Dec 6, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Jean (Haugen) Gasperetti, born in Norcross, Minnesota on December 2nd, 1936 and born to eternal life this December 6th, in Tacoma, Washington.  Shirley embodied style and grace throughout her 85 years, both in her sophistication and elegance of presentation and in the quiet devotion she showed as...

Nov 29, 2021

Steve E. Griswold, died Monday, November 29, 2021, peacefully, at home, after a courageous 32-year battle with cancer. He was 78. Born in Chehalis, WA, he spent the first few years of his life living with his mother, Ursula, on his grandparents’ 40-acre farm, near Oakville, WA while his father served during WWII. After returning from the war, they...

Nov 26, 2021

Anita Sipes Darragh (Annie) passed peacefully on November 26, 2021. She had been a resident of The Lodge at Mallards Landing for the past 5+ years, most recently in the Memory Care Unit.

Born in Waterloo, Iowa, to Chris and Leona Heinichen, she grew up in neighboring Cedar Falls. On her 18th birthday, she left home to...

Nov 20, 2021

Scott Lawrence Davis, 62, passed away November 20, 2021 at his home in Marysville, from natural causes. He was born August 18, 1959 in Snoqualmie, WA to Judith Lynn and Arthur William Davis. He graduated from North Mason High School in Belfair WA in 1977, and Central Washington University in 1983 with a B.S. Degree in Industrial Distribution Technology,...

Nov 14, 2021

Sarah Haeffner, age 95, passed peacefully from this life on November 14, 2021 in University Place, Washington. She was born August 28, 1926 in Denver, Colorado. She graduated from Denver’s North High School in 1945 and then attended fashion design school in Chicago. While home on summer break she met the love of her life, Oliver Haeffner. Sarah and...

Nov 12, 2021

Kristy is survived by her husband Canh Son; Sons: Kevin & Nathan Sang; Daughter: Chantel Sang. Parents: Johnny Veth & Tina Prum. Brothers: Rong & Sol Roeun (Yen Roeun Sister-in-law). Sisters: Sereiy Roeun & Tia Cabansag (Donald Cabansag Brother-in-law). Nephews: Maxwell & Paxson Roeun; Kobe Cabansag.

Kristy was raised in Wichita, Kansas and was the oldest of...

Nov 10, 2021

George Greco passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home Merrill Gardens, Tacoma WA at the age of 95 on Wednesday November 10, 2021. George was born on July 27, 1926 in Tacoma, WA, to Luigi and Mary Greco. He was the youngest of eight children-all whom have proceeded him to their eternal rest. George grew up on...

Nov 7, 2021

Marian Yaconetti - Born November 26, 1928, passed away in her sleep November 7, 2021.

Born Marian Garitone, she was raised in the small town of Mullan in northern Idaho where she lived in a loving world of family and community. She met Frank Yaconetti on a visit to Tacoma and they later married.

Mom's...

Nov 7, 2021

Born Oct 21, 1944 to Carl and Marion Shows, our mom passed away November 7, 2021.  The Wilson High School graduate, who was born and raised in Tacoma, is preceded in death by her parents, Grandparents Mike and Teresa Scalara of Tacoma and Norval and Zola Shows of New Hebron Mississippi.

Our mom was most proud of...

Nov 6, 2021

Born July 15, 1946 to Jean and Dorothy Kirby McDonald, Mary Catherine McDonald Bartlett passed away on November 6, 2021. The oldest of five children, she inherited the great strength and sparkling eyes of preceding generations of our family and paved the way for her three sisters and one brother.

Mary Kay attended Sacred Heart School in...

Nov 6, 2021

Donald Edward (Don) Sipes (Dad), passed unexpectedly on November 6, 2021. He was born October 23, 1930, in Lewiston, Idaho, and is survived by his wife, Carol, his children Cheri Bichsel (Bill), Steve Sipes, Sandy Rickett (Scott), Dave Sipes (Becky), and stepson Brian Eaton, his sister, Sally Riley, and twelve grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews....

Nov 4, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for David B Steen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 3, 2021

Our loving mother, Linda Marie (Kaelin) Musser, 78, longtime resident of Gig Harbor, passed away on November 3, 2021 at Hospice House following a yearlong battle with cancer. Linda Musser joined her beloved husband Bill (2016) in heaven. Born July 21, 1943 to Edward and Alberta Kaelin, Linda graduated from Fife High School in 1961 and attended Central Washington...

Oct 31, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Ann Helen LaPorte. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 30, 2021

Sharon "Tink" Keely, 82, passed away on Saturday, October 30th, 2021 in Bellevue, WA. She passed after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer’s.

Sharon was born in 1939 and raised in Yakima, WA. She graduated from St Elizabeth's School of Nursing and worked hard as a Registered Nurse (RN) at Group Health Cooperative in Seattle. She...